A Simple Solution for Bathroom Issues

Squatty Potty

Although it may seem a taboo subject, bowel movements are a very important part of our daily lives. When you or another family member has a problem with elimination, it can effect overall health. According to some in the medical community, there may be a simple solution to bathroom issues...changing your elimination position.

Consider this: in many countries, people squat to use the bathroom. Many doctors and health professionals feel that the best position for human defecation is squatting. Proctologist, Dr. Michael Freilich said "We were not meant to sit on toilets, we were meant to squat in a field".

However, not many people would be willing to give up their comfy "throne" to go and squat in a field. There is a device known as the Squatty Potty that was developed to change your body alignment while sitting on the toilet. The device was created to help Judy Edwards with health complications including colon issues. After her doctor suggested she elevate her feet when using the bathroom, her son and husband got to work building her a stool that would help her achieve this.

Now, the company that began in the Edward family garage is producing Squatty Pottys to ship around the world. The device comes in a plastic version and a bamboo version and is designed to slide against the base of the toilet while not in use. The plastic version is very sturdy and is a bargain at about $25 while the bamboo version looks more like a piece of furniture and is more pricey at around $75. Squatty Potty can be purchased online at www.squattypotty.com

For more information on how the Squatty Potty works, check out the informational video.